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HG Disposable Face Mask particle filter mask — health risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskOther health riskMay 14, 2021
Photo from the official notice: HG Disposable Face Mask particle filter mask — health risk
Photo from the official notice: HG Disposable Face Mask particle filter mask — health risk
Photo from the official notice: HG Disposable Face Mask particle filter mask — health risk
Photo from the official notice: HG Disposable Face Mask particle filter mask — health risk

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

The product advertises a protective potential against particles but its filtering capacity has not been tested by a relevant competent European conformity assessment body. Additionally, it was found that the particle/filter retention of the material is insufficient (measured values: up to 30%); thus, even if combined with other recommended measures, it may not properly protect. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulation and with the relevant European standard EN 149.

Measures taken

  • Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace — Importer (03/05/2021)
  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Importer

Product description

White respiratory protective masks with external metal nose clip, five layers, and "KN95" embossed on the side. The product is also sold online.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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